WILLEMSTAD - Last week, during garbage collection, a gas cylinder that had been thrown into the trash can exploded. It was a cylinder used for welding. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the garbage collectors of Selikor were startled.
The waste processing company describes the situation as dangerous and calls on people to handle waste responsibly. Selikor's staff encounter cases daily where people throw waste into garbage cans that do not belong there.
The waste processor says that not all waste can be thrown into a garbage can. Flammable materials, medical waste, oil, paint, and chemical waste are examples of waste that should not be thrown away like that. A garbage can is intended for household or business waste.
Businesses
In the case of businesses, industrial waste should not be thrown in the trash can. If one needs to dispose of this type of waste, they should contact Selikor to dispose of the waste in a responsible manner.
The waste processor offers various ways to dispose of different types of waste responsibly. In some cases, the waste can be reused or recycled. Selikor can provide instructions on how to prepare the waste for disposal.